Over 8,58,000 Afghan refugees return home from Pakistan, Iran
Kabul, July 20 - A total of 858,170 Afghan refugees returned home from neighbouring Pakistan and Iran from April to June, according to the Afghanistan office of the International Organization for Migration (IOM).
South Korea blares propaganda broadcasts for 3rd day against North Korea balloons
Seoul, July 20 - South Korea's military on Saturday continued to send propaganda loudspeaker broadcasts toward North Korea in response to the North's repeated launch of trash-carrying balloons across the border, sources said.
MUDA land scam: Complaint lodged with Karnataka Lokayukta against CM Siddaramaiah
Bengaluru, July 20 - A complaint was lodged on Saturday with the Karnataka Lokayukta against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in connection with his alleged involvement in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) land scam.
12 dead, 31 missing in China bridge collapse
Beijing, July 20 - At least 12 people were killed and 31 others injured after a highway bridge collapsed in northwest China's Shaanxi Province, local authorities said on Saturday.
UN says 1.4 million refugees returned to South Sudan in 5 years
Juba, July 20 - More than 1.4 million South Sudanese refugees have returned home between the signing of a revitalised peace agreement in October 2018 and May 31, 2024, the UN refugee agency said.
School children in K’taka to get eggs all six days a week
Bengaluru, July 20 - Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced on Saturday that the students of government and government-aided schools will get eggs six days a week in partnership with Azim Premji Foundation.
International Excellence Award presented to distinguished forensic investigator and visionary leader
London, July 20 - The House of Commons at the British Parliament witnessed a momentous occasion as CA Arpit Jagdish Kabra was honoured with the prestigious International Excellence Award. This recognition celebrates his outstanding contributions to the field of forensic investigation and his
AAP sounds poll bugle in Haryana with series of freebies
Panchkula (Haryana), July 20 - Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s wife Sunita Kejriwal, on Saturday, sounded the poll bugle in Haryana by launching “Kejriwal's guarantees” for the state under the helm of BJP for two consecutive terms.
Union Budget: Time to further modernise agri sector with corporate investments
New Delhi, July 20 - There is a further need to modernise agriculture and the private sector, especially in new research, post-harvest infrastructure and exports, industry experts said on Saturday.
Institutional child deliveries have gone up to 95 pc in Assam: CM
Guwahati, July 20 - Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday claimed that the state has immensely progressed in providing care to mothers and most of the child deliveries across the state have been institutionalised.
India and Bhutan intensify partnership during Foreign Secretary Misri’s Thimphu visit
Thimphu, July 20 - Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Saturday wrapped-up his two-day visit to Bhutan after holding wide-ranging discussions in Thimpu on all aspects of bilateral cooperation - including development partnership, energy, trade and investment, connectivity and trade infrastructure, technology, people-to-people ties,
Paris Olympics: ‘The mood is certainly upbeat’, Gagan Narang on Indian contingent
Paris, July 20 - As the first teams arrived in the Olympic Village, India’s Chef-De-Mission Gagan Narang expressed that the contingent is upbeat and eager to begin their campaign.
Assam CM asks Jharkhand govt to resolve agitating SPOs’ demands through talks
Ranchi, July 20 - Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday said that the Jharkhand government should resolve the demands of the agitating Special Police Officers (SPOs), who have been demanding regularisation of their jobs, salaries and allotment of other due facilities
Politics over Kanwar Yatra won’t help realise Viksit Bharat goals: Kapil Sibal
New Delhi, July 20 - Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal on Saturday criticised the BJP-led Uttar Pradesh government over its order directing all eateries and dhabas along the Kanwar Yatra route to display the owner's name, alleging that the party is attempting to
Amit Shah sounds poll bugle in Jharkhand, slams ‘most corrupt’ Soren govt
Ranchi, July 20 - Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday launched the BJP's campaign for the upcoming Assembly elections in Jharkhand, calling for ousting the Hemant Soren government and bringing the BJP to power with a full majority.
Thackeray to grassroots cadre: Poll codes in 41 days, reach out to masses
Mumbai, July 20 - Cracking the whip, Shiv Sena (UBT) President and former Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray said on Saturday that the model code of conduct for the Maharashtra assembly elections in October is likely to be announced in 41 days and called
Reports of my elevation as Dy CM are rumours: Udhayanidhi Stalin
Chennai, July 20 - Tamil Nadu Youth Affairs and Sports Development Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on Saturday said that the media reports regarding his elevation as Deputy Chief Minister are mere rumours.
15 injured in train collision in Romania
Bucharest, July 20 - At least 15 people were injured in a collision between a locomotive and a passenger train at Basarab Station in Bucharest, said local authorities.
India’s rich history, vibrant culture highlighted at Korea international fair
Ilsan, July 20 - India's rich history and vibrant culture grabbed the spotlight as the ninth Korea International Tourism Fair kicked off at Ilsan in northwest of Seoul.
Textile centre will be set up in Jabalpur: MP CM
Bhopal, July 20 - Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said on Saturday that the modern textile centre would be set up in Jabalpur which will provide jobs for women.